Local Journalism Samples

Local News Examples

• Protests turn violent in Chicago as George Floyd demonstrations erupt across the nation
  
  Crowds of thousands gathered in the Harlem section of Manhattan, Philadelphia, Chicago and at least 35 other cities on Saturday afternoon, chanting slogans and listening to speeches.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 31 May 2020 03:49:29 GMT.
• 'I can't breathe' protests heat up as curfews imposed in several U.S. cities
  
  Civil unrest flared and curfews were imposed in several major U.S. ...
  Reuters.  Sat, 30 May 2020 23:23:56 -0400.
• George Floyd death: Chicago Mayor Lightfoot imposes curfew after day of protests turn violent
  
  Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed a curfew starting Saturday night after violent protests erupted across the city.
  Diane Pathieu.  ABC News.  Sun, 31 May 2020 03:23:26 +0000.
• George Floyd death: Atlanta mayor's powerful plea to protesters
  
  A speech by Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has gone viral as protests continue to cause chaos and destruction across the city.The mayor delivered a passionate speech urging protesters to "go home" and telling them that ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sun, 31 May 2020 14:15:48 +1200.
• Philadelphia protests of George Floyd death turn violent as mayor enacts 'mandatory curfew'
  
  Public protests and demonstrations in Philadelphia in response to the death of George Floyd and against alleged police brutality began as peaceful assemblies but have since turned more violent as the evening continued.
  Charles Creitz.  Fox News.  Sun, 31 May 2020 02:07:17 GMT.
• Belgian prince tests positive for coronavirus after attending 'rule-breaking' party
  
  A Belgian prince has tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party in Spain, which local media have reported as breaking lockdown rules.
  Sky News.  Sun, 31 May 2020 02:24:00 +0100.
• George Floyd Protests: Live Updates and Video
  
  Local officials braced for intensified standoffs Saturday night, particularly in Minneapolis, where officials were anticipating a fifth night of unrest.
  New York Times.  Sun, 31 May 2020 00:08:58 +0000.
• George Floyd protests: Police officers filmed being dragged along street in Chicago as unrest escalates across America
  
  Curfew imposed in several cities and National Guard deployed as protests spread across US
  Joe Sommerlad, Alex Woodward.  The Independent.  Sat, 30 May 2020 23:25:00 GMT.
• George Floyd death: Minnesota governor decries violent protests
  
  Minnesota fully mobilises the National Guard as it and other US cities prepare for more unrest.
  BBC News.  Sat, 30 May 2020 21:51:28 GMT.

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